On Tuesday January 1, 2008 at approximately 2:25 a.m. Niagara Regional Police were dispatched to the St. Catharines General Hospital, regarding a male who had been admitted with a stab wound.

Upon arrival, Police spoke with the male victim who was suffering from stab wounds to his body. The victim stated to Police that he had been stabbed, while in attendance for a New Years Eve Party at Whisper Lounge located on St. Paul St. in the City of St. Catharines. Through an investigation by One District Detectives, it was learned that an altercation began inside the bar and bar security removed the involved parties. Another altercation ensued outside the nite club and an unknown person stabbed the victim. The victim was driven by a friend to the St. Catharines General Hospital and Police where notified. The victim remains in hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

This incident remains under investigation by the One District Criminal Investigations Branch. Any person having information in relation to this incident is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, extension 4272, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-263-8477.